Rabiu Sultan Aderinsola

Police Commission Denies Ordering Egbetokun’s Retirement, Clarifies Constitutional Role

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has dismissed reports suggesting it directed the retirement of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, stating that it has no constitutional authority over his appointment or exit. According to a statement sent to Africa Health Report (AHR) on Monday by its spokesperson, Ikechukwu Ani, the PSC clarified that its…

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Why Petrol Prices Remain High in Nigeria Despite Local Refining

For years, Nigerians held onto the belief that refining crude oil locally would bring relief from soaring petrol prices. The hope was simple: eliminate fuel imports, cut out extra costs, and make petrol more affordable for all. Yet, even with the launch of the much-anticipated Dangote Refinery and the partial activation of the Port-Harcourt  Refinery,…

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FHA Sets 3-Month Deadline for Abuja Estate Developers

The Federal Housing Authority (FHA) has issued a three-month deadline for estate developers in Lugbe, Karu, and Kubwa areas of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to regularize their construction approvals. The FHA also announced the suspension of all ongoing developments in these areas until the necessary documentation is provided. In a statement released on Sunday,…

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Military Intensifies Operations Against Terrorists, Oil Thieves

The Nigerian Armed Forces have stepped up efforts against terrorism and criminal activities across the country, achieving major successes between this month. According to a statement released by the director of Defence Media Operations Edward Buba, Recent efforts led to the elimination of a notorious terrorist commander, Abu Mosaje, in Plateau State. Also, a wanted…

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NEMA, Fire Service Contain Yola Oil Mill Fire Outbreak

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), in collaboration with federal and state fire services, contains a fire outbreak at the Yola Oil Mill Nigeria warehouse, located at KM 10 along Yola-Numan Road in Adamawa State. In a statement released on Thursday via their official X account (formerly Twitter), NEMA states that the fire breaks out…

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Antimicrobial Resistance: Silent Threat to Nigeria’s Healthcare, Economy

The looming threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is rapidly transforming from a distant concern to a dire crisis for Nigeria. The deadly emergence of superbugs microorganisms resistant to medicines has become a far greater menace than the country’s previous health challenges, including malaria, HIV, and tuberculosis. Alarmingly, AMR has now claimed the title of the…

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Corruption: Court Convicts Varsity Accountant for ₦60m Fraud

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has successfully prosecuted Lukumanu Sani Waziri, an accountant at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital (UDUTH), Sokoto, for corruption and abuse of office. According to a statement sent to Africa Health Report (AHR) by the spokesperson of the Commission, Demola Bakare on Sunday, Waziri who was…

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